Environmental Service Technician / Housekeeping, Days 7 am - 3:30 pm
- Northwestern Medical Center
- Saint Albans, Vermont
- Full Time
Environmental Service Technician / Housekeeping, Days 7 am - 3:30 pm
Job Category: Service & Trade
Requisition Number: ENVIR001172
Posting Details
Posted: July 15, 2025
Full-Time
On-site
Locations
1 location
St. Albans, VT 05478, USA
Pay or shift range: $17 USD to $27.65 USD
The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.
Job Details
Description
NMC is currently recruiting an Environmental Services Technician in the Environmental Services department. This will be a full-time (80 hours bi-weekly); primarily days 7:00 am - 3:30 pm including every other weekend opportunity.
Northwestern Medical Center's mission is to provide exceptional health care to our community. Join our high reliability team! With people as one of our core values, valuing our employees is a top priority for Northwestern. We care about our employees, their families, and their overall health & well-being. We are proud to offer a generous benefits package, with recognized national carriers, designed to help our people stay healthy, balance work & life responsibilities, protect your assets & plan for a secure financial future.
Hourly Range
$17.00 to $27.65 USD
Environmental Services Tech
JOB SUMMARY:
Responsible for cleaning of patient rooms, clinical and public areas of the medical center; cleans and disinfects all environmental surfaces within the hospital, supports the linen service, collects and transports waste within the hospital using proper handling and disposal techniques.
PRE-REQUISITES:
Education: High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Prior Experience: Institutional cleaning experience preferred.
Skills: Ability to read, write and understand English required.
RELATIONSHIPS:
Reports To:
o Director Hospitality Services
Other Contacts:
o All hospital employees, patient and their families, and the general public
SCOPE:
Machinery or Equipment Used:
Industrial cleaning equipment: vacuum cleaner, mop, broom/dustpan, linen cart, trash barrel on barrel roller, trash compactor, washing machine
Physical Demands:
Energy requirements for frequent mopping, pushing/pulling, lifting, etc. Occasional: kneeling, squatting, overhead reaching and lifting up to35 lbs. Frequent: reaching, bending, and pushing/pulling, lifting, carrying up to 14 lbs.
Working Conditions:
Potential for spills of cleaning agents, mop buckets, etc. and potential exposure to blood borne pathogens when cleaning
Required Protective Equipment:
Mask, booties, gloves, hairnet, gown and goggles
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Performs cleaning, handling of waste, disposal and material handling using safe work practices and following policies and procedures for each task
Reviews work completed to verify the correct steps have been completed
Performs all tasks in a safe manner using safe work practices
Wears appropriate PPE for all tasks
Follows directions when mixing chemicals
Uses appropriate equipment for the task
Uses proper body mechanics
Communicates with patients, team members, and management in an accurate and timely manner evidenced by:
Talks with and listens to patients/team members
Reports pertinent information
Protects confidentiality of patient/colleagues
Performs tasks in the correct order to maintain the integrity of the environment
Reviews work to verify the correct steps have been completed.
Demonstrates the unit specific skills requisite for department
See unit specific competencies
Manages self and resources effectively
Acknowledges limits of experience and capability
Identifies learning needs and seeks resources
Utilizes equipment and supplies appropriately
Seeks out and accepts feedback
Requests assistance appropriately
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the notice from the Department of Labor.
Job Category: Service & Trade
Requisition Number: ENVIR001172
Posting Details
Posted: July 15, 2025
Full-Time
On-site
Locations
1 location
St. Albans, VT 05478, USA
Pay or shift range: $17 USD to $27.65 USD
The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.
Job Details
Description
NMC is currently recruiting an Environmental Services Technician in the Environmental Services department. This will be a full-time (80 hours bi-weekly); primarily days 7:00 am - 3:30 pm including every other weekend opportunity.
Northwestern Medical Center's mission is to provide exceptional health care to our community. Join our high reliability team! With people as one of our core values, valuing our employees is a top priority for Northwestern. We care about our employees, their families, and their overall health & well-being. We are proud to offer a generous benefits package, with recognized national carriers, designed to help our people stay healthy, balance work & life responsibilities, protect your assets & plan for a secure financial future.
Hourly Range
$17.00 to $27.65 USD
Environmental Services Tech
JOB SUMMARY:
Responsible for cleaning of patient rooms, clinical and public areas of the medical center; cleans and disinfects all environmental surfaces within the hospital, supports the linen service, collects and transports waste within the hospital using proper handling and disposal techniques.
PRE-REQUISITES:
Education: High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Prior Experience: Institutional cleaning experience preferred.
Skills: Ability to read, write and understand English required.
RELATIONSHIPS:
Reports To:
o Director Hospitality Services
Other Contacts:
o All hospital employees, patient and their families, and the general public
SCOPE:
Machinery or Equipment Used:
Industrial cleaning equipment: vacuum cleaner, mop, broom/dustpan, linen cart, trash barrel on barrel roller, trash compactor, washing machine
Physical Demands:
Energy requirements for frequent mopping, pushing/pulling, lifting, etc. Occasional: kneeling, squatting, overhead reaching and lifting up to35 lbs. Frequent: reaching, bending, and pushing/pulling, lifting, carrying up to 14 lbs.
Working Conditions:
Potential for spills of cleaning agents, mop buckets, etc. and potential exposure to blood borne pathogens when cleaning
Required Protective Equipment:
Mask, booties, gloves, hairnet, gown and goggles
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Performs cleaning, handling of waste, disposal and material handling using safe work practices and following policies and procedures for each task
Reviews work completed to verify the correct steps have been completed
Performs all tasks in a safe manner using safe work practices
Wears appropriate PPE for all tasks
Follows directions when mixing chemicals
Uses appropriate equipment for the task
Uses proper body mechanics
Communicates with patients, team members, and management in an accurate and timely manner evidenced by:
Talks with and listens to patients/team members
Reports pertinent information
Protects confidentiality of patient/colleagues
Performs tasks in the correct order to maintain the integrity of the environment
Reviews work to verify the correct steps have been completed.
Demonstrates the unit specific skills requisite for department
See unit specific competencies
Manages self and resources effectively
Acknowledges limits of experience and capability
Identifies learning needs and seeks resources
Utilizes equipment and supplies appropriately
Seeks out and accepts feedback
Requests assistance appropriately
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the notice from the Department of Labor.
Job ID: 486213853
Originally Posted on: 7/21/2025
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